MEANING
A small, usually troublesome or grotesque supernatural creature of folklore.
Use it for
mischievous intruders; nonhuman communities; bargains with trickstersGive a familiar folkloric creature motives beyond generic wickedness.
Words that belong together
- goblin raiders
- goblin market
- goblin's grin
On the page
The goblin returned the stolen spoon with an invoice.
Two goblins disputed the toll at the forest bridge.
She hired a goblin to find the keys he had hidden.
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Word forms
- Base
- goblin
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. Appearance and morality vary; game-specific species traits are not universal English meanings. Noun: goblin; plural goblins.
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